Restitution Specialist

Posting Date

05/06/26

Application Deadline

05/10/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.25 - $24.19 hourly
Full Pay Range: $21.25 - $33.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

Crime victims deserve the opportunity to seek restitution, and you can help by becoming a Restitution Specialist in our office!

As a Restitution Specialist, you will provide supportive services to crime victims, assisting them at restitution hearings and coordinating with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff members to provide valuable assistance throughout the victim restitution process. You will be responsible for the legal restitution clerical work of the Victim Services Division.

You have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!

About Us

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose: make a difference in crime victims’ lives

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with a consistent Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Individual and collective awards for our various programs and for our leadership in the field, innovative programs, and for going above and beyond the services to victims

• Division-wide training and various opportunities for training to advance victims' rights

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Three years of progressively responsible legal, court, justice system, or administrative support-related experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Collect, assemble, organize, and maintain restitution information and case files; Monitor the progress of restitution requests

• Coordinate with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff members to obtain restitution information from victims and prepare required paperwork for court

• Review and determine the sufficiency of restitution information 

• Identify, develop, and recommend new or revised restitution processes and programs

• Maintain a database of contacts and phone numbers for business and insurance victims

• Redact and scan restitution documents into the data system as required

• Disclose restitution documents to the defense attorney and prepare restitution motions for the assigned attorney 

• Provide basic resources and referrals to crime victims

• Attend restitution hearings and other criminal justice-related meetings or proceedings with or on behalf of crime victims to provide factual restitution information or moral support

• Work in the presence of or with a trained canine that comforts victims

Working Conditions

• Mostly office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that requires extended periods of sitting while completing computer activities

• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire

• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement

• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and training, utilizing personal or County vehicles

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

• A hybrid work schedule (one day per week) can be considered after your first six months of employment, based on business needs at the time

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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